I am looking for an egg substitute to use in baked goods. Many of my friends are vegetarian, and also do not eat eggs. All of the substitutes I have read about have either egg whites or geletin in them (obviously neither is an appropriate choice.)

I have heard you can buy such things in natural food markets; I am hoping to find one I can make using ingredients I already have (or can buy at a regular supermarket.)

Thanks!

Hi Jen - this is a good substitute, and not too terribly hard to find the ingredients.
Check out a bulk store!

Ener-G Type Egg Replacer

1 cup potato starch
3/4 cup tapioca flour
2 tsps baking powder

Mix all well.
Store in airtight container.

To use:
1 & 1/2 tsp powder + 2 Tbs water = 1 egg.
1 & 1/2 tsp powder + 1 Tbs water = 1 egg yolk.

When measuring, press powder firmly into measuring spoon.

Hi, I hope this will help.
In many recipes you can create your own egg substitute by any of the following methods: use one ounce of mashed tofu; use 1/2 mashed banana in sweet recipes; mix one tablespoon of flax meal with two tablespoons water; or use one tablespoon of corn starch or arrowroot mixed with two tablespoons of water. These techniques will help the recipe to "bind" when eggs are included for that purpose. You just have try the different ideas to see what works best in your favorite recipes.

Here is a link that might be useful: Vegetarian-Tips

Actually, the recipe that I wanted to try first is banana bread, which already has 4 bananas in it (and one egg.) Maybe it doesn't need the egg after all? Thanks for all the suggestions!

All you need is applesauce. 1/4 cup per egg. And it doesn't change the taste of the recipe.

Here is a link that might be useful: Egg Subs